The 1952 PGA Championship was the 34th PGA Championship, held June 18–25 at Big Spring Country Club in Louisville, Kentucky. Jim Turnesa won the match play championship, 1 up over Chick Harbert in the Wednesday final; the winner's share was $3,500 and the runner-up's was $1,500. PGA Championship 1952: June 18–25, 1952 at Big Spring Country Club. Champion: Jim Turnesa, at def. Chick Harbert, 1 up. Wiki link